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Re: More precisions on Rolex

In Response To: Re: More precisions on Rolex ()

: Sadly, I must admit that I don't know enough
: about the technical details of Rolex
: in-house movements to comment on their
: quality. I do, however, has other issues
: with Rolex that keep me from buying them.
: The pathetically cheap clasp is inexcusable
: for a $4000+ watch. The cyclops date
: magnifier is an eyesore. I don't want a big
: pimple on the top of my crystal!!!! I also
: dislike the fact that Rolex doesn't use the
: anti-reflective coating that Omega and
: Breitling use on their crystals.

: As you pointed out, I also dislike the snobbery
: that accompanies the Rolex marketing
: campaign. That attiutude of "we're the
: best so if you want one of our watches, pay
: retail or there's the door" just rubs
: me the wrong way. Not only are their retail
: prices MUCH higher than a comparable Omega
: or Breitling, but they won't discount from
: MSRP at all, while Omegas and Breitlings can
: be had at 30% off or more. So, any way I
: look at it, that Rolex in-house movement has
: to be something REALLY spectacular to be
: worth paying a several thousand dollar
: premium for.

John,

I'm glad you got a giggle out of my preface :)

I'd like to restate the comment I made on prefering the Rolex style. The Explorer II with white face and the Seadweller just gave me the fewest nits to pick. The cyclops is pretty annoying.

Aside from the exorbitant price, I have a bit of a problem with how people might percieve it if I was seen wearing one. I'm barely middle class, and don't see that changing any time soon.

My guess is very few people would recognize an Omega, or a Breitling for that matter, as a fine watch. That suits my general nature better. I'm guessing there is a used Omega in my near future.

I wonder if there is a "Horology for Dummies"?

John, good luck with whatever you choose. Personally, I think the Seamaster GMT Co-Axial with the display back is pretty unique.

Regards,
Mark